How to Delete Parallels from MacBook
If you’re looking to delete Parallels from your MacBook, you’ve come to the right place. Parallels is a popular virtualization software that allows you to run Windows and other operating systems on your Mac. However, if you no longer need it or if it’s causing issues, you can easily remove it from your MacBook. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to delete Parallels from your MacBook.
Step 1: Quit Parallels
Before you begin the deletion process, make sure that Parallels is not running. Click on the Parallels icon in the menu bar and select “Quit Parallels” to close the application.
Step 2: Uninstall Parallels
Now that Parallels is closed, you can proceed to uninstall it. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open the “Applications” folder on your MacBook.
2. Locate the Parallels application and drag it to the Trash.
3. If prompted, enter your administrator password to confirm the deletion.
Step 3: Remove Parallels from the System
After uninstalling Parallels, there may still be some files and settings left on your MacBook. To remove these completely, follow these steps:
1. Open the “Finder” on your MacBook.
2. Click on “Go” in the menu bar and select “Go to Folder.”
3. Type in “/Library/Application Support” and press Enter.
4. Delete any Parallels-related folders or files you find in this directory.
Step 4: Clean Up Leftover Files
To ensure that all traces of Parallels are removed from your MacBook, it’s a good idea to clean up any leftover files. You can do this by using a third-party cleaning tool or by manually searching for Parallels-related files in the following directories:
1. /Library/Preferences
2. ~/Library/Preferences
3. ~/Library/Application Support
Delete any Parallels-related files or folders you find in these directories.
Step 5: Restart Your MacBook
After completing the above steps, restart your MacBook to ensure that all changes take effect.
Congratulations! You have successfully deleted Parallels from your MacBook. If you ever decide to reinstall Parallels, you can download it from the official Parallels website and follow the installation instructions.
